Application Development Analyst
State University of New York at Buffalo
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Job summary
The University at Buffalo is seeking an Application Development Analyst II to join Enterprise Application Services’ SIS team. The role blends systems analysis with hands-on development to enhance the Student Information System across campus. Hybrid work is possible.
Responsibilities include gathering requirements, implementing REST API integrations, and collaborating in an Agile environment, while ensuring quality through testing and support of production systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience or master’s degree with 1 year of experience in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or related field.
- Experience researching, analyzing, and documenting requirements and translating them into system solutions.
- Experience troubleshooting and supporting production application systems.
Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze business and functional requirements from SIS stakeholders and translate into system solutions.
- Support, troubleshoot, and maintain mission-critical SIS applications; respond to enhancements and issues.
- Design, develop, and integrate solutions, including REST API integrations between SIS and other systems.
- Develop and execute test plans including unit, integration, and regression testing.
- Collaborate in an Agile environment to deliver reliable solutions.
- Research platform capabilities and patterns to improve enterprise IT services.
- Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
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The University at Buffalo, a distinguished public research institution and the State University of NY’s flagship university, is seeking a talented and motivated Application Development Analyst to join Enterprise Application Services’ Student Information Systems ( SIS ) team. The position serves as a key analytical and technical contributor, bringing both systems analysis expertise and hands-on development skill into the University’s SIS enterprise applications. The position analyzes business and functional requirements, supports and troubleshoots mission-critical applications, designs and develops application and integration solutions, and collaborates with functional offices and other UBIT units to deliver reliable, well-supported solutions. This is a campus-based position with the possibility of hybrid work.
- Gather and analyze business and functional requirements from SIS stakeholders; translate requirements into well-documented, effective system solutions and configurations
- Support, troubleshoot, and maintain mission-critical Student Information System applications; evaluate and respond to customer enhancement requests, upgrades, and reported issues
- Design, develop, and integrate solutions, including REST API integrations connecting the Student Information System with other campus and third-party systems
- Develop and execute test plans and quality assurance practices, including unit, integration, and regression testing
- Collaborate with team members, functional offices, and other UBIT units in an Agile environment to deliver reliable, well-supported solutions
- Research and evaluate platform capabilities, integration patterns, and industry trends; identify opportunities to improve enterprise IT services
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the analysis, development, and support lifecycle
It is a great time to join UB Information Technology ( UBIT )! Our staff are highly skilled and motivated to succeed and have cutting-edge training and technical resources at their disposal. For more information about UBIT visit our website . All the duties and responsibilities listed above continue to occur in a 24×7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours may be required.
- Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience or master’s degree with 1 year of experience in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a year for year basis
- Demonstrated ability to research and work through unfamiliar problems independently, with the initiative to identify and pursue opportunities for improvement
- Experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business or functional requirements and translating them into system solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work directly with non-technical stakeholders
- Experience troubleshooting and supporting production application systems
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.
- Background working in higher education or a large, decentralized organizational environment
- Experience with or exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) or Student Information System ( SIS ) platforms such as Oracle PeopleSoft
- A demonstrated pattern of self-directed learning and proactive problem-solving; Proven ability to dig into unfamiliar systems, research solutions independently, and drive improvements without being asked
- Hands-on development skills, particularly building or supporting REST API integrations between enterprise systems; full-stack application development is a plus
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaborative development practices
- Skilled in software testing and quality assurance practices (e.g., test planning, automated testing, test-driven development)
Prodig+ No
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $75,000 - $84,000
Job Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
Posted 09/15/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants 09/29/2026
Date to be filled 11/05/2026
Number of References Required 3
By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.
- * Do you have the ability to work in a 24x7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours that may be required?
- Yes
- No
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
- Faculty
- Faculty Student Association (FSA)
- Research Foundation Employee
- State Classified
- State Professional
- UB Foundation
- TA/GA
- Student
- No Current Employment Affiliation
- * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
- AcademicKeys.com
- CareerExposure.com
- CareerWomen.com
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- DiversitySearch.com
- GoogleJobs.com
- HERCjobs.org
- HigherEdJobs.com
- IMDiversity.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- MBACareers.com
- Conference
- Personal Referral
- UBJobs.buffalo.edu
- Other
- * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
- Yes
- No
UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone 716-645-2266.
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Contact's Title Application Development Analyst II
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Contact's Phone 716-645-3560
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